Gûwz — H1468

Definition

verb

properly, to shear off; but used only in the (figuratively) sense of passing rapidly

1. to pass over, pass away
1. (Qal) to pass away (of life)
2. (TWOT) to bring, cut off

Usually translated as

bring, cut off

Origin

a primitive root (compare H1494)

• Gazâz (H1494)

Greek equivalents

• epérchomai (G1904)

Occurrences

Gûwz occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Numbers (1), Psalms (1)

• Numbers 11:31 — And there went forth a wind from the LORD, and brought (וַיָּ֣גָז) quails from the sea, and let them fall by the camp, as it were a day’s journey on this side, and as it were a day’s journey on the other side, round about the camp, and as it were two cubits high upon the face of the earth.
• Psalms 90:10 — The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off (גָ֥ז), and we fly away.